Seven Wolves representatives at World Cup

Goalkeeper Jose Sa is heading to his second World Cup with Portugal, while Santiago Bueno will represent Uruguay, having missed out on the final squad in Qatar four years ago.

Ladislav Krejci is set to lead the Czech Republic out as captain in North America, while David Moller Wolfe will feature in Norway’s first World Cup appearance since 1998.

Jean-Ricner Bellegarde will also be making his World Cup debut with Haiti, while for Hee Chan Hwang, it’s his third with South Korea, having represented his nation in Russia in 2018 and Qatar in 2022.

Sasa Kalajdzic, back fit following an impressive loan spell at LASK, has been called up by Austria, having previously played at Euro 2020, but never at a World Cip.

Unfortunately, Joao Gomes didn’t make Brazil’s final 26-man squad, likewise Yerson Mosquera with Colombia squad and Enso Gonzalez with Paraguay.

Jose Sa | Portugal

Goalkeeper Sa, who has four caps to his name, is expected to provide competition to regular number one Diogo Costa. For Portugal, it all kicks off on 17^th June against Congo DR at Houston Stadium, before a meeting with tournament debutants Uzbekistan at the same venue. Portugal, who have also called upon a number of former Old Gold men including Nelson Semedo and Ruben Neves, conclude the group stage in Miami against Colombia.

• Portugal vs Congo DR | 17th June 2026 | Houston
• Portugal vs Uzbekistan | 23^rd June 2026 | Houston
• Colombia vs Portugal | 28^th June 2026 | Miami

Santiago Bueno | Uruguay

Santiago Bueno is shaping up for his first World Cup, having been named in the preliminary squad four years ago, but missing out at the final stage. Bueno, who captained his nation back in October, will hope to make his World Cup debut against Saudi Arabia on 15^th June. Like against Saudi Arabia, Uruguay then face Cape Verde in Miami, before an eye-catching meeting with Spain in Guadalajara, Mexico.

• Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | 15^th June 2026 | Miami
• Uruguay vs Cape Verde | 21^st June 2026 | Miami
• Uruguay vs Spain | 27^th June 2026 | Guadalajara

Ladislav Krejci | Czech Republic

Ladislav Krejci was the Czech Republic’s hero in the World Cup play-offs, scoring in both matches, and will captain his nation in North America. It’s their first appearance at a World Cup in 20 years and their wait will end against Hee Chan Hwang’s South Korea. South Africa will be next on the calendar in Atlanta, before a meeting with one of the hosts Mexico in their capital of Mexico City at the Banorte Stadium, commonly known as the Azteca.

• South Korea vs Czech Republic | 12^th June 2026 | Guadalajara
• Czech Republic vs South Africa | 18^th June 2026 | Atlanta
• Czech Republic vs Mexico | 25^th June 2026 | Mexico City

Hee Chan Hwang | South Korea

Hee Chan Hwang’s famous last-minute goal against Portugal four years ago sent South Korea into the knockout stages and he’ll hope for similar moments in North America. Having gone up against Krejci and the Czech Republic, South Korea face Mexico, with both games taking place in Guadalajara. The group concludes for Hwang and South Korea against South Africa in Monterey.

• South Korea vs Czech Republic | 12th June 2026 | Guadalajara
• Mexico vs South Korea | 19^th June 2026 | Guadalajara
• South Africa vs South Korea | 25^th June 2026 | Monterey

David Moller Wolfe | Norway

David Moller Wolfe started every match of qualification, as Norway reached their first World Cup since 1998. He’s expected to start in North America too, as the Norwegians kick off against Iraq in Boston. It’s Senegal up next at the MetLife Stadium, which will host the World Cup final. Norway’s third and toughest fixture is against France in Boston.

• Iraq vs Norway | 16^th June 2026 | Boston
• Norway vs Senegal | 23^rd June 2026 | New York/New Jersey
• Norway vs France | 26^th June 2026 | Boston

Jean-Ricner Bellegarde | Haiti

Jean-Ricner Bellegarde made his Haiti debut last September and is now going to the World Cup having been a key player during qualification. They begin against Scotland in Boston, before meeting one of the favourites Brazil in Philadelphia. Morocco will be their third and final opponents in Atalanta, as Haiti compete in their first World Cup since 1974.

• Haiti vs Scotland | 14^th June 2026 | Boston
• Brazil vs Haiti | 20^th June 2026 | Philadelphia
• Morocco vs Haiti | 24^th June 2026 | Atlanta

Sasa Kalajdzic | Austria

Sasa Kalajdzic’s impressive season at LASK has earned him a first World Cup call up with Austria. Having won the league and cup double with his loan club, the striker will now be eyeing a World Cup debut in match one against Jordan. Austria then face Argentina in Dallas before concluding their group in Kansa against Algeria. It’s their first World Cup since 1998.

• Austria vs Jordan | 17^th June 2026 | San Francisco
• Argentina vs Austria | 22^nd June 2026 | Dallas
• Algeria vs Austria | 28^th June 2026 | Kansas